In this episode of Business Extra, Abdulla bin Touq, Minister of Economy and Tourism, joins host Salim Essaid to discuss how the country is positioning itself as the global capital for start-ups and small and medium enterprises.
Mr bin Touq explains how new economic reforms, ownership laws and innovation frameworks have reshaped the business landscape, doubl ... Show More
Apr 22
What the energy crisis reveals about how we power world
In a matter of weeks, energy supply shocks sent oil prices up by 30 per cent, fuel costs surged to record highs, and the ripple effects hit everything from inflation and global growth to household bills. The International Monetary Fund has warned of one of the sharpest six-month ... Show More
31m 9s
Apr 15
Uncertainty is certain: Inside the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings
This year's IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington are unlike any in recent memory. The Iran war has given the annual gathering a geopolitical charge that has drawn an unusually broad crowd, not just the traditional ministers of trade, investment and finance, but foreig ... Show More
22m 44s
Aug 2024
279-Aslak De Silva, CEO of Selfly Store, on AI in retail
Aslak De Silva, CEO of Selfly Store, discusses the innovative business model of intelligent vending machines and the use of AI in retail. The conversation covers topics such as the unique features of Selfly Store, the role of innovation in business, the impact of dynamic pricing, ... Show More
21m 7s
Oct 2024
AI Startups: The Next Big Thing
In this episode, Jaeden and Jamie discuss the latest trends in AI investment, highlighting key players and innovative startups that are shaping the future of technology. They explore the significance of funding in driving disruption across various industries, including finance, h ... Show More
13m 28s
Mar 2024
Live In Boca Raton with Lee Hodgkinson (Tadawul Saudi), Isabelle Girolami (LCH Limited), and Mark Beeston (Illuminate Financial)
In this special episode of the Innovators' Exchange podcast, recorded during the Futures Industry Association Conference in Boca Raton, Florida, Hiten interviews three guests: Lee Hodgkinson, Chief Strategy Officer at Tadawul Saudi; Isabelle Girolami, CEO of LCH Limited; and Mark ... Show More
47m 27s
Jul 2024
Investing In Pre IPO Companies, Building A Billion Dollar Business, And How To Get Access To Wall St Opportunities As A Main St Investor | Cole Shephard | Replay
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This episode features Cole Shepherd, who shares his transition from a corporate role in M&A at PWC in Hong Kong to entrepreneurship in Medellín, Colombia. It covers his ventures in distressed real estate and commodity trading, particularly in fre ... Show More
58m 14s
Apr 2025
Think Local, Build Global: Fadi Ghandour’s Blueprint for Scaling a Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
True impact isn’t measured by what you build for yourself—it’s defined by what you create for others.In this episode of Flavors of Ambition, we sit down with Fadi Ghandour, co-founder of Aramex and a trailblazer in Middle Eastern entrepreneurship, investment, and digital transfor ... Show More
37m 28s